Overview
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park preserves the cells and buildings of a territorial prison on a bluff above the Colorado River.
History
The prison operated from 1876 to 1909 and held more than 3,000 prisoners. It later became a museum and state park.
Today
The park is one of Yuma's best-known attractions and appears often in Western films and stories.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.